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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Colgate | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 41% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1410/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $166 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Colgate than Bowdoin College ($63,904.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Colgate ($22,776 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 4.1% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,106 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Colgate University (52% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($54,647 vs. $53,534)
Bowdoin College vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Bowdoin College .
- Colgate has a higher acceptance rate (12.4%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Colgate? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Colgate and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is the same as at Colgate University (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $300 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $75,000)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $18,833)
- Colgate graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($166 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/